Creating a Simple Personal Website Using HTML

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how websites are created? In today’s digital world, websites are used for communication, business, education, and entertainment. In this activity, you will become a young web developer and learn how to create a simple personal webpage using basic HTML tags. By the end of this WebQuest, you will design your own webpage that introduces yourself, your hobbies, and your goals.

Task

Your task is to create a simple personal website using HTML. The webpage must contain:

  • Your name
  • A short introduction about yourself
  • Your hobbies/interests
  • Favorite pictures or images
  • A simple table or list
  • Colored background or text formatting

At the end of the activity, students will present their webpage to the class.

Process

Step 1 – Learn About HTML

Read and watch the provided resources about basic HTML structure and tags.

Step 2 – Explore Sample Websites

Observe examples of simple webpages and identify the HTML elements used.

Step 3 – Plan Your Webpage

Create a draft of your webpage layout on paper.

Step 4 – Create the HTML File

Using Notepad or any text editor:

  1. Open a text editor
  2. Type the HTML code
  3. Save the file as index.html
  4. Open it in a browser

Step 5 – Add Design Elements

Insert:

  • Headings
  • Paragraphs
  • Images
  • Lists
  • Background color

Step 6 – Present Your Work

Show your webpage to the class and explain your design.

 

Resources



Websites

Videos

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Needs Improvement
Content Complete and informative Mostly complete Some missing details Incomplete
HTML Structure Correct use of tags Minor errors Several errors Incorrect structure
Creativity Very creative design Creative Simple design No design effort
Functionality Works perfectly Minor issues Some broken parts Does not work
Presentation Clear and confident Good explanation Limited explanation

Unable to explain		 Unable to explain

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed your first WebQuest and created your own simple website. Through this activity, you learned the basics of HTML, webpage structure, and web design. You also practiced creativity, problem-solving, and digital skills that are important in the 21st century.